In a groundbreaking development, Combatica, an Israeli startup, has partnered with ionir, a leading data storage and services provider, to bring cutting-edge XR (extended reality) training to Special Forces and Security Forces globally. The platform is already being rolled out to Israel’s Defence Forces (IDF) and Emergency Response Units, with approximately 1,500 soldiers, police officers and special forces operators having completed training since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. With a focus on hyper-realistic training scenarios, Combatica’s innovative XR training platform, combined with ionir’s advanced Kubernetes data storage, is radically transforming military unit preparedness. Seamless Deployment and Mobility Speaking exclusively to…

Months of Congressional chaos have left U.S. aid to Ukraine paralysed, creating a four-month deadlock in providing essential assistance that it needs to prevent a Russian victory. Now, the U.S. Senate proposed a comprehensive $95 billion aid package, earmarking $60 billion specifically for Ukraine. However, the fate of this much-needed aid remains uncertain as it faces challenges in the House of Representatives, where Speaker Mike Johnson, who ascended to his position amid the removal of Kevin McCarthy by a group of ‘Hateful Eight’ Republican members, holds a significant influence. The impending catastrophe, if swift action is not taken, demands immediate…

Day One of the 60th edition of Munich’s Security Conference saw the Israel-Hamas war and concerns surrounding the war spilling over borders across the region dominate this year’s agenda. As the war enters its fifth month, the Israel-Hamas war has resulted in over 28,000 Palestinian fatalities and approximately 1,430 Israeli deaths, with still no resolution in sight. “There are lots of things we need to start talking about now,” Cameron said, addressing Britain’s House of Lords. “Whether it’s about this question of how you offer a political horizon to people in the Palestinian territories, or indeed, how we deal with…

In the clandestine realm of cyberspace, where espionage meets the digital frontier, a chilling truth is unveiled. Spyware, touted as a guardian of national security, reveals its sinister side, orchestrating hacking-for-hire campaigns that target civil society, political dissidents, and journalists. Recognising the threat, the UK and France, in collaboration with tech giants Google, Microsoft, and Meta, have embarked on a historic initiative – Pall Mall Process. Unveiled during a two-day conference at London’s Lancaster House, this resolute initiative targets the alarming proliferation of spyware. Responding to the growing threat posed by state and non-state actors wielding powerful surveillance technologies, aiming…

Why I’m standing down as an MP and the importance of tackling hate and misinformation Mike Freer – Conservative MP for Finchley and Golders Green As readers may already be aware, last month I announced my decision not to stand again at the next General Election as the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Finchley & Golders Green. Serving as the area’s Member of Parliament since 2010 has been the greatest privilege of my 34-year life in public service, and this was, without doubt, one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had to make. I’m proud of my achievements as an MP,…

The family of a hostage held by Hamas have told of how they have been unable to grieve for three relatives murdered by the terrorist group. Steve Brisley, who is campaigning to free his brother-in-law Eli Sharabi, also said he feared that time was running out for hostages. Mr. Brisley, 47, from Bridgend in South Wales, also revealed that neither he nor his family had been able to grieve for his sister, Lianne Sharabi and her daughters Noiya, 16, and Yahel, 13, who were murdered in their home on Kibbutz Be’eri by Hamas terrorists on October 7th. As part of…

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Friday he has instructed the military to formulate a two-fold plan to evacuate civilians from the city of Rafah, the last neighbourhood where Gazans have sought refuge – and to defeat the remaining Hamas battalions. “It is impossible to achieve the war objective of eliminating Hamas and leaving four Hamas battalions in Rafah,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement. “On the contrary, it is clear that intense activity in Rafah requires that civilians evacuate the areas of combat”. “Therefore”, the statement continued, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the IDF and the security establishment…

In a historic moment for space exploration, Axiom Space has successfully concluded its third all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, aptly named Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3), stands out as the first all-European commercial astronaut mission, bringing together astronauts from Turkey, Spain, Italy, and Sweden.  As the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of Florida on Friday, marking the first human spaceflight of the year, the significance of this achievement reverberates not only in scientific circles but also in the hearts of those who recognise the collaborative efforts behind this mission. Paving the Way:…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly contemplating a deal that could see the release of Hamas’ top terrorist chief, Yahya Sinwar, who plotted the savage 07 October attacks on Israel. The deal would involve freeing him in exchange for the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. Sinwar, who has led the political wing of Hamas in Gaza since 2017, has a notorious history of orchestrating attacks on Israel and served 22 years in prison before being released in a 2011 prisoner exchange. The Israeli government initially said Sinwar and Mohammed Deif, head of Hamas’ military wing must…

The United States and Britain have carried out strikes against targets linked to Houthis in Yemen. It’s the first time strikes have been launched against the Iran-backed group since it started targeting international shipping in the Red Sea late last year. An international alliance is backing the action, with a joint statement by the governments of Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Denmark; Germany; Italy; Japan; Netherlands; New Zealand; Republic of Korea; Singapore; United Kingdom; and United States. It said, “Let our message now be clear: we call for the immediate end of these illegal attacks and release of unlawfully detained vessels and crews. The Houthis will…

The CIA assassination of Major General Qasem Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s notorious Quds Force, in a drone attack in 2020 was designed to send a message to Iran’s most powerful leaders. Washington wanted Tehran’s ruling elite – those religious leaders and military chiefs responsible for exporting Shia terrorism around the Middle East and across the world – to understand that for them nowhere was safe. Soleimani’s death was public, dramatic and sent shockwaves across the Islamic republic. Within minutes of his demise, the attack, and what was left of Soleimani’s shredded body, was being broadcast around the world on TV…

President Biden on Friday at 1:30 pm ET will oversee the transfer of the bodies of three American service members who lost their lives in a drone attack carried out by Iran-backed militants last Sunday at an air base in Jordan. The killings mark the first time that US military personnel lives have been lost in the region since the 07 October Hamas attacks on Israel. The bodies of William Jerome Rivers, 46; Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, and Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23 will arrive at an air force base in Dover, Delaware, where they will be received with military honours.…